ERIN – The development of Kensington Square – on the site of the former Erin Public School at 185 Main Street – will be built in one phase instead of two, as originally proposed.
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OPP laid 110 charges in Wellington County over long weekend
WELLINGTON COUNTY – From April 2 to 5, Wellington County OPP officers took part in a province-wide seatbelt campaign.
Minto receives $1.76 million in funding for arena upgrades, new ball diamond
PALMERSTON - The Palmerston and District Community Centre complex will see major improvements due to the Town of Minto’s successful application to the Community, Culture and Recreation Infrastructure Stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP).
Warden: county joins people around world in mourning loss of Prince Philip
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Warden Kelly Linton has released a statement on the death of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth, died on April 9 at the age of 99.
Seniors Centre for Excellence programs praised by councillor
MINTO – Town councillor Jean Anderson gave a shout out to the local Seniors Centre for Excellence at the April 4 Minto council meeting.
Public health: B117 variant driving local COVID-19 numbers
GUELPH – A suspected COVID-19 outbreak at the Wellington Terrace in Aboyne is proof the vaccine offers protection against the B117 variant now spreading in the community and is the way out of the pandemic, says the local medical officer of health.
Drayton Entertainment theatre patron wins jackpot of $83,470
CAMBRIDGE - Diane Halstead of Cambridge, is the winner of Drayton Entertainment’s first online Ultimate 50/50 raffle taking home a total jackpot of $83,470.
Minto council approves use of off-road vehicles on town roads
MINTO – Council here has approved a bylaw to permit and regulate the use of off-road vehicles (ORV) on town-owned roads.
Palmerston Legion donates $34,500 to local organizations
PALMERSTON – The Palmerston Legion’s Catch the Ace committee has announced five local recipients of nearly $35,000 in funds raised by its latest round of Catch the Ace draws.
Sunrise holding ‘Drivers for Riders’ car rally fundraiser
PUSLINCH - Sunrise Therapeutic Riding and Learning Centre has come up with a fundraiser that just might withstand COVID-19 restrictions.
Hillsburgh Lions Free Library just got a children’s section
HILLSBURGH - The Hillsburgh Lions Free Library recently saw an expansion – and it didn’t cost taxpayers a dime.
Drop In Centre finalizes purchase of former Parkview Motel in Guelph
GUELPH – Thanks in part to funding from the province and Wellington County, Guelph’s Drop In Centre has secured the purchase of the Parkview Motel here for a permanent housing project for the homeless.
Centre Wellington U13 team practice skills in Fergus
Passing the ball – Members of the Centre Wellington U13 lacrosse team had an informal…
Crime Stoppers Corner: Illegal dumping a costly crime
GUELPH - ‘Tis the season when the snow melts, the trees bud, the plants push through the soil as they reach for the sun, and the junk that has been dumped illegally reveals itself.
Upper Grand phasing out applied, academic streams for Grade 9 students
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board will begin de-streaming Grade 9 courses this fall, starting with math.